Canon PowerShot SX200 IS User's Guide

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

10•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.•T

100You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not com

Changing the Color and Shooting101Select Y.● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to select Y.Press the l button.● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will

L Shooting Stitch Assist Images102Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a co

103Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "1 Viewin

104You can select between three movie modes.Set the mode dial to E.Select a movie mode.● Press the m button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dia

Changing the Image Quality105Image Quality TableEstimated Shooting TimeYou can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.Focus.L

106The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the

Playback Functions107Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 33)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.Select *.●

* Editing108X Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. O

109Using Playback and OtherFunctionsThe first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to

Safety Precautions11Battery, Battery ChargerOther Warnings• Use only recommended batteries.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.•Do not

110g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.Select Images.X Images will di

111When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 118) or protect (p

. Viewing Slideshows112You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once.• “/ Erasing All Images” (p

. Viewing Slideshows113Changing SettingsYou can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repea

114You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus.Press the l bu

115Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to

116Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Items to Prepare• Camera and TV• AV cable supplied wit

117Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience.Turn on the camera and T

118You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images

/ Erasing All Images119Press the n button.Erase.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button.Select RangeSelect [Sele

Safety Precautions12• Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort.Caution• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, e

/ Erasing All Images120Erase.● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button.You can also select the first or last image by turning th

121You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 118).Select :.● Press the m button to select : in the FUNC. m

: Protecting Images122Protect images.● Press the p button, select [Protect] and press the m button.Select All ImagesSelect [All Images].● Follow Step

123You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in the Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by

; Organizing Images by Category (My Category)124Selecting Images IndividuallySelect [Select].● Follow Step 2 above to select [Select] and press the m

125You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated.Select \.● Press the m button to select \ in

126You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Select [Resize].● Press the n button and select the 1

127You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Select [Trimming].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimmi

128You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 78 for details on each menu item.Select [My Colors].● Press the n

129Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correcti

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take

130You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Select [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and

131You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list

Printing from the Print List (DPOF)132Print Added ImagesThe following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal

133You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed togeth

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)134Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)135Select RangeSelect [Select Range].● Select [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 134 and press the m button.● Select i

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137Customizing the CameraYou can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and

138You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48).Turning off the Power Saving FunctionYou can set the power saving f

Changing Functions139Using the World ClockWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

14Use the included charger to charge the battery.Remove the cover.Insert the battery.● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the b

Changing Functions140Turning off Hints & TipsWhen you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You

Changing Functions141Creating a FolderYou can create new folders in which to save images.● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button.● Select [C

Changing Shooting Functions142Changing the Lens Retract TimeFor safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a

Changing Shooting Functions143Turning off the AF Assist BeamThe lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you pres

Changing Shooting Functions144Displaying the OverlayYou can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the prin

Changing Shooting Functions145Registering Functions to the c Button● Select [Set c button], then press the m button.● Press the opqr buttons or turn t

146You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48).Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback● Select [Resume], the

Changing the Start-up Image or Sound147Register the Start-up ScreenWhen you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register s

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149Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions.The

Charging the Battery15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

150If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Insert t

151If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting152 appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 62).• Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 144).• Set the flash to h (p. 7

Troubleshooting153the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or ap

154If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct dir

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen155Cannot select!• When selecting the selection range (pp. 119, 121, 124), you tried to select a starting im

156Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting modesFunctionA9 G MBDExposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 105)——{{{—Flash (pp. 62, 70

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16Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.Check the card’s write-protect tab.● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you w

Menus1603 Set up MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49Sound OptionsSet the sounds play

Menus1611 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Options/Summary Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 112My Category Categorizes images. p. 1

162Equipment• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magn

163Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total numbe

Specifications164Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memo

Specifications165Battery Pack NB-5LType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage. . . . . . . . . .

166Numerics3:2 Guide... 144AAC Adapter Kit... 40, 150Accessories...

Index167Supplementary Flash ... 40FocusAF Frame ... 25AF Frame Mode ...

Index168Printing ... 29Program AE... 70Protect...

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Close the cover.● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click.Removing the Battery

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots tha

19The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.•

Setting the Date and Time20Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Select [

21You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.Set the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.●

22Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)

23The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take

24Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

A Taking Pictures25Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green

A Taking Pictures26• The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when s

27You can view your images on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Select an image.●Pressing

28You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

29You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Items to Prepare• Camer

3Test ShotsTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiar

2 Printing Images30Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing will start and the c button will blink blue.● If you want to print additional images,

31The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a lo

E Shooting Movies32Shoot.● Press the shutter button fully.X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on t

33You can view your movies on the screen.Select the playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you shot will appear.X appears on movies.Sele

34You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.System RequirementsEven though these are recommended system requireme

Transferring Images to a Computer35Items to Prepare• Camera and computer• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2)• Interface cabl

Transferring Images to a Computer36Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover, and insert the cable's small plug i

Transferring Images to a Computer37MacintoshXCameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.● If CameraWindo

38AccessoriesWrist StrapWS-DC9DIGITAL CAMERASolution DiskAV CableAVC-DC400*1AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10Supplied with Camera*1

Accessories39High-Power FlashHF-DC1Inkjet Printers*2Compact Photo Printers*2(SELPHY series)Card ReaderWindows/MacintoshVideo IN TerminalAudio IN Termi

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . .

40The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power Supplies• AC

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2

42Mode DialUse the mode dial to change the shooting mode.Components GuideLamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / AF Assist Beam (p. 143) / Red-Eye Reduction L

Components Guide43Control DialTurning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as selecting items or switching images.1 ButtonWhen the l

44Shooting (Information Display)* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjust

Information Displayed on the Screen45Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button.Print L

Information Displayed on the Screen46Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, a

47You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 156). You can also use the FUN

48Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items diff

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Mute].● Press the qr buttons to sel

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27● Automatically play back pictu

50The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.With the MenuDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Select [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr buttons t

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Select [Reset All

52Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, e

53To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during ShootingThe monitor will t

54You can check the current time.● Hold the m button pressed.X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time.● You can change the di

55Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common fun

56The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in "A Taking Pictures" (p. 24) except that operational

57The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in "1 Viewing Images" (p. 27) and "/ Erasing Images

58The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.Select the shooting m

K Shooting in Special Scenes59H Take indoor shots (Indoor)● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.The camera will select the necessary settings f

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

K Shooting in Special Scenes60, Take nightscapes (Night Scene)● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds.tTake shots of fir

K Shooting in Special Scenes61PTake shots of people in snow (Snow)● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.Z

62You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Select !.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select !, then press the m button.X

63You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)64 Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2

65You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

66The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shu

67Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it d

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69Selecting Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

Table of Contents7Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ... 72- Changing the ISO Speed... 74Adjusting the White B

70You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.Set the mode dial to G (p. 42).Adjust the set

71You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. In œ mode you can approach the subject even closer than in e mode

Changing the Recording Pixels72You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings.Select the recording pixels.● Press the m button and

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)73Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio• The values in the table are measured ac

74Select the ISO speed.● Press the m button and select , then press the m button again.Select an option.● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to

75The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.Select the white balance.● Press the m button and select

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)76You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to

77You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval.Select the drive mode.● Press the m button and select , then press the m button again.Select W, or

78You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Select My Colors.● Press the m button and select , then press the m b

Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer79 Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can b

Table of Contents8: Protecting Images ...121; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ...123\ Rotating Imag

80You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots).Select $.● Press the p button, then use the op buttons or t

81You can use a TV to display the camera screen content.•Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 116).• Shooting proce

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83Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

84You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.Select [AF Frame].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, an

85You can magnify the AF frame and check the focus.Select [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [AF-Point Zoom]

86The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

87You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot.Register 0 to the c button (p. 145).Set the Face Select mode.● Point the cam

88You can switch the AF setting and shoot. Select [AF Mode].● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [AF Mode] menu item. Use the q

89You can manually set the focus.Select .● Press the q button, then use the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select , then press the m button again.●

9• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.•Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

90First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately.Select [Safety MF].● Pr

91Just as with the AE lock (p. 90), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Select h (p. 70).Lock the ex

92You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.M

93You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B

94You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.D stands for "Manual".Set the mode dial to D.Make the setting.● Press

95The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast].● Pres

96You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash.Select [Flash Settings].● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the

97When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection].● Press the n button, sele

98Just like with exposure compensation (p. 76), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash.Select the flash expo

99The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in th